Old ballyard to be given new look | Public Spaces

The current model of Cheney Stadium has served its purpose. Built more than a half-century ago in a matter of months, it is showing signs of the wear and tear of millions of fans and thousands of games.

Today, a $30 million-dollar facelift and renovation looks like it will be in place by Opening Day 2011.

Details of the project were revealed Tuesday.

The renovation is scheduled to break ground immediately following the 2010 baseball season.  It includes something for everyone with plans for a redesigned, covered concourse, a right field grass berm with an attached children’s play area, new bleachers beyond the left field wall, 300 club seats behind home plate, a 5000 square foot club/restaurant, and 16 luxury suites. 

Renovations will also include a new outfield fence with inset bullpens, improved dugouts for home and away with tunnels and clubhouses directly behind each dugout. 

The home team will be switching dugouts in 2011 and gaining a brand new clubhouse.

As part of the project, the Rainiers entered into a 30-year lease with the city of Tacoma.